throaty

Everyday

1. A throaty voice or sound is low and rough, as if it comes from deep in the throat. tree →
2. It can describe the deep roar of an engine, like a throaty motorbike. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it describes how a character sounds, for example when they have a cold, are emotional, or have a deep voice. Phrases: a throaty laugh, a throaty voice, a throaty roar.

Examples

• She gave a throaty laugh. tree →
• With a cold, my voice sounded throaty. tree →
• The old car started with a throaty rumble. tree →
• The lion let out a throaty growl. tree →
• The singer had a warm, throaty voice. tree →
• "Come in," said a throaty voice from behind the door. tree →

Note

Comes from throat + -y. Comparative throatier, superlative throatiest. Similar: husky, hoarse, gravelly.